MDOC-Registered Nurse P11-12- Northern Correctional Facilities
State of Michigan
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Job summary
State of Michigan's Department of Corrections is seeking Registered Nurses to serve in the Northern Region across inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment settings within several facilities. Roles may involve ambulatory or inpatient care in correctional environments, with emphasis on clinical judgment and patient advocacy.
New hires receive a one-time signing bonus of $5,000. The State offers comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, 457/401(k) with
Qualifications
- Possession of a diploma, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
- One year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11.
- Alternate education/experience: master's in nursing or bachelor's plus six months experience may substitute.
Responsibilities
- Ambulatory care and prison facility nursing duties with independent judgment.
- Assess, treat, and refer to physicians or other providers as needed.
- Provide emergency, inpatient, or ambulatory clinic nursing services across facilities.
Education
Job description
the Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer. MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department. The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families. Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer
here.
- Some jobs may qualify for shift differential pay and/or prison pay of $0.40 to $0.50 per hour
- Some facilities may qualify for a $5,000 signing payment
- Vacation, Sick, and School and Community Leave
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Deferred Compensation Plans 457 and 401(k) including contribution and employer match up to total of 7%
- Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections
- Paid Parental Leave-Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.
- Competitive Salaries
- Some jobs may qualify for shift differential pay and/or prison pay of $0.40 to $0.50 per hour
- Some facilities may qualify for a $5,000 signing payment
- Career Advancement
- Vacation, Sick, and School and Community Leave
- Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability, Long-Term Care, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Deferred Compensation Plans 457 and 401(k) including contribution and employer match up to total of 7%
- Thirteen (13) Paid Holidays and Day Off for Major Elections
- Paid Parental Leave-Provides eligible individuals up to 12 weeks of paid leave immediately following birth or adoption of a child.
Registered Nurse positions have various job responsibilities and functions within this agency. Depending on the assignment, the RN works in an Inpatient, Outpatient, or Residential Treatment Program in a correctional facility or as part of Corrections Mental Health Program. The employee may be hired for a specific area and assigned to any or all ambulatory or inpatient settings within the complex or facility.
Registered Nurse P11 is an experienced-level nurses, performing a broad range of nursing duties. No specific experience is required.
Registered Nurse 12 function as a senior worker or as emergency/clinic nursing services specialist. One year of experience as a RN is required; or, a master's or bachelor's degree in nursing and six months of experience as a RN.
Ambulatory Care, Prison Facility -This is a senior Registered Nurse position which requires advanced clinical decision making skills and judgment. The senior level RN is first, and sometimes the only, health care professional to assess and/or treat correctional prisoners. It is the senior level RN who determines the need for and timeliness of an appropriate referral to the physician or other provider. He/she is the only health care professional expected to independently perform the full range of their duties in any setting, including housing units, camps, transport vehicles, ambulances, etc. In any and all settings, the senior level RN is expected to initiate and sustain life‑saving care and measures as appropriate, as well as perform the full range of clinical nursing duties. The complexity of the work exceeds written, established methods and procedures often available and therefore the senior level RN nurse is expected to exercise considerable independent judgment in selecting the most appropriate course of action. The nurse at this level works as an emergency clinic nurse, an inpatient staff nurse, a mental health nurse, or an as ambulatory clinic nurse. The employee may be hired for a specific area and assigned to any or all ambulatory or inpatient settings within the complex or facility.
Positions are located at various correctional facilities throughout the state. You may select your preferred work location and shift availability under the supplemental questions listed on the posting when you apply.
PLEASE NOTE: New Hires for the RN classification will receive a one‑time signing bonus of $5,000. The bonus will be paid out as $1,500 gross pay adjustment on the employee's first pay warrant and the remaining $3,500 will be paid upon completion of one year (2080 hours) of satisfactory service. If the employee leaves within one year of the appointment, they will be required to pay back the entire bonus.- Baraga (Baraga Maximum Correctional Facility)
- Carson City (Carson City Correctional Facility)
- Freeland (Saginaw Correctional Facility)
- Kincheloe (Kinross Correctional Facility and Chippewa Correctional Facility)
- Manistee (Oaks Correctional Facility)
- Marquette (Marquette Branch Prison)
- Munising (Alger Correctional Facility)
- Muskegon (Earnest C. Brooks and Muskegon Correctional Facility)
- Newberry (Newberry Correctional Facility)
- St. Louis (St. Louis and Central Michigan Correctional Facility)
Possession of a diploma, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing.
No specific type or amount is required.
One year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11.
Possession of a master's degree in nursing or possession of a bachelor's degree in nursing and six months of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11 may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Your application will remain on file for six months. If you are interested after the six months period, you must reapply.
If you have questions or need assistance uploading and/or attaching your documents, please call the Office of Career Services at 800-788-1766.
The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017
Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.
- REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to complete the form, you may complete the form now and bring it OR fill it out at interview if selected. CS-1783 form
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New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non‑Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in‑person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non‑custody new employee training.
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote‑work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021‑2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.
More details on benefits for our new hires are below:
Rewarding Work: State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state’s military and veterans; rebuild our state’s infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.
Insurance Benefits: The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life‑insurance benefit of two times employees’ annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long‑term‑disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at www.mi.gov/employeebenefits.
Retirement Programs: The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state’s contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at http://www.mi.gov/orsstatedc.
Vacation and Sick Leave: Eligible full‑time employees receive between 15 and 35 personal days and 13 sick days per year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.
Paid Parental Leave: Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leave immediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.
Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year’s Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents’ Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.
Bonus Programs: Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.
Military Pay Differential: Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.
Tax‑Advantaged Programs: In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.
Student Loan Forgiveness: Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuition Reduction: Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.
Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non‑degree programs.
Alternative and Remote Work Schedules: Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work‑life balance that you seek.
Great Lakes and Great Times: Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second‑most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark‑sky park—just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one‑of‑a‑kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan’s affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.
Updated: 2/28/24
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REGNURS - Do you possess a diploma, associate's, bachelor's, or master's degree in nursing accepted for licensure by the Michigan Board of Nursing? If so, please attach a copy of your official college transcripts.
- Yes
- No
02
REGNURS - Do you possess a Michigan license in good standing as a registered nurse? If so, please provide your license number in the Certification/Licenses section of your application.
- Yes
- No
03
REGNURS1 - Do you possess one of the following? At least one year of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11; OR a master's degree or higher in nursing; OR a bachelor's degree or higher in nursing AND at least six months of experience equivalent to a Registered Nurse P11.
- Yes
- No
04
Please select location(s) of interest from the following:
- Carson City (Carson City Correctional Facility)
- Freeland (Saginaw Correctional Facility)
- Kincheloe (Kinross Correctional Facility and Chippewa Correctional Facility)
- Marquette (Marquette Branch Prison)
- Munising (Alger Correctional Facility)
- Muskegon (Earnest C. Brooks, Muskegon Correctional Facility)
- Newberry (Newberry Correctional Facility)
- St. Louis (St. Louis and Central Michigan Correctional Facility)
- Oaks (Oaks Correctional Facility)
- Baraga (Baraga Correctional Facility)
05
Please select your shift availability. You may select more than one option.
- All shifts
- Days
- Afternoons
- Midnights
- Weekends
06
Have you provided the names, telephone numbers and e‑mail addresses (if available) of three professional references, one of which is your current supervisor?
- Yes
- No
07
- CORR1 - Are you a participant in the Return to Work program? This program is for employees that were displaced from their regular jobs due to work injuries which do not allow them to perform their normal work duties.
- Yes
- No
08
- CORR2 - Are you related to or acquainted with anyone who is currently incarcerated in a State prison, tether program, on parole or felony probation status? (NOTE: an affirmative response to this question will NOT automatically result in you being screened out for consideration)
- Yes
- No
09
- CORR3 - If yes, indicate name(s), and incarceration/supervision location of prisoner, parolee, or probationer. What is your relationship to the person(s)? If no, enter N/A
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- CORR 4 - I understand and agree that the Department of Corrections will make a thorough investigation of my ENTIRE CRIMINAL HISTORY and may verify all data given in the criminal history check. Any material misrepresentation or deliberate omission of a fact in their application may be justification for refusal of, or if employed, termination from employment.
- Acknowledge
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- CORR 5 - I understand that if selected for an interview, I may be scheduled electronically through NEOGOV. I have provided a valid e‑mail and understand it is my responsibility to monitor said e‑mail account for interview opportunities. I also acknowledge that correspondence received through NEOGOV may be sent to a junk mail (including state of Michigan junk mail) or spam account and I will monitor those accounts accordingly.
- Acknowledge
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- CORR 6 - Are you an active Michigan Department of Corrections employee? ACTIVE: Includes employees on layoff status due to a Reduction in Force whose recall rights have not expired.
- Yes
- No
13
- CORR7 - If yes, please select your current work location:
- Central Office
- FOA Metropolitan Territory
- FOA Outstate Territory
- Kinross Administrative Offices
- Ionia Administrative Offices
- Jackson Administrative Offices
- Alger Correctional Facility
- Baraga Correctional Facility
- Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility
- Carson City Correctional Facility
- Central Michigan Correctional Facility
- Charles E. Egeler Reception and Guidance Center
- Chippewa Correctional Facility
- Cooper Street Correctional Facility
- Earnest C. Brooks Correctional Facility
- G. Robert Cotton Correctional Facility
- Gus Harrison Correctional Facility
- Ionia Correctional Facility
- Kinross Correctional Facility
- Lakeland Correctional Facility
- Macomb Correctional Facility
- Marquette Branch Prison
- Michigan Reformatory
- Muskegon Correctional Facility
- Newberry Correctional Facility
- Oaks Correctional Facility
- Parnall Correctional Facility
- Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility
- Saginaw Correctional Facility
- St. Louis Correctional Facility
- Thumb Correctional Facility
- Women's Huron Valley Correctional Facility
- Woodland Correctional Facility
14
- CORR 8 - Have you participated in an internship with the Michigan Department of Corrections?
- Yes
- No
15
- CORR9 I confirm that I have reviewed the required information on the Ethical Standards and Conduct via the link provided on the job posting. Based on that review please select the appropriate answer below.
- Neither I nor any member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent‑in‑law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan. Indicate N/A in the box below if this applies.
- I, or a member of my immediate family (grandparent, parent, parent‑in‑law, stepparent, sibling, spouse, child or stepchild), have personal or financial interests in a business or entity which is contracted with the State of Michigan as summarized below.
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- CORR10 -If you responded that you or a family member does have a conflict of interest to the question above, please explain in detail below. If you responded neither you nor a family member has a conflict please enter N/A.
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- CORR11 - Have you ever been employed by the State of Michigan?
- Yes
- No
18
- CORR12 - IF you answered yes to the question above please identify which department, former name if used and/or ID number if known. If you answered no, please enter N/A.
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CORR HC 1-Please identify your preferred interview day from the following selections, you may select multiple options. If you are selected for an interview, we will try to schedule based on your preference. (please note evening and weekends are limited).
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Any day
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CORR HC 2-Please identify your preferred interview time from the following selections, you may select multiple options. If you are selected for an interview, we will try to schedule based on your preference. (please note evening and weekends are limited).
- Morning – 8am through 12pm
- Afternoon – 12pm through 5pm
- Evening – 5pm through 8pm
- Any time
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- Have you ever worked for the Michigan Department of Corrections as a contractual employee?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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